John Baskcomb
John Baskcomb (7 February 1916 – 29 March 2000) was an English character actor who made numerous television and film appearances over a 35-year period.
Biography
John Baskcomb (7 February 1916 – 29 March 2000) was an English character actor who made numerous television and film appearances over a 35-year period. He was the son of the founder of the Bank of England Operatic and Dramatic Society and was educated at Croydon High School for Boys. He then appeared on stage in repertory theatre in Croydon and Henley-on-Thames and in clubs, pantomimes and concert parties. He made appearances in numerous British television plays and series including; Doctor Who (Terror of the Autons), The Saint, Softly, Softly and Poldark and he played the role of Cardinal Wolsey in The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970). His film roles included Oliver! (uncredited), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (uncredited), Battle of Britain, Dad's Army and Omen III: The Final Conflict. Description above from the Wikipedia article Terence Alexander, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang1968 · Castle Chef (uncredited)3.4ActuallyLike
The Final Conflict1981 · Diplomat2.9ActuallyLike
Battle of Britain1969 · Farmer3.4
Dad's Army1971 · Mayor2.5
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons1971 · Rossini3.9
The Lady and the Highwayman1988 · Archbishop2.5
Memento Mori1992 · Fat Old Man3.2TThe Day of the Janitor1981 · Darby4.5Cast credits
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang1968 · Castle Chef (uncredited)3.4ActuallyLike
The Final Conflict1981 · Diplomat2.9ActuallyLike
Battle of Britain1969 · Farmer3.4
Dad's Army1971 · Mayor2.5
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons1971 · Rossini3.9
The Lady and the Highwayman1988 · Archbishop2.5
Memento Mori1992 · Fat Old Man3.2TThe Day of the Janitor1981 · Darby4.5
The Darwin Adventure1972 · Prof. Draper3.5UUncle Vanya1970 · Telyeghin4.0
The World in Silence1966 · Eric Lonsbury
The Portland Millions1976 · Bargrave Dean